In a dramatic court appearance at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, 35-year-old Ross Judd vehemently proclaimed his innocence regarding the brutal double homicide of pregnant Athena Georgopoulos, 39, and her partner Andrew Gunn, 50. The alleged murders occurred on August 11 last year at a Mount Waverley property, with Judd describing the judicial process as “deeply unfair” during his Tuesday afternoon hearing via video link from Melbourne Assessment Prison.
Appearing in a white T-shirt, Judd expressed frustration with the protracted legal proceedings, stating, “It’s taking way too long… I’m innocent, he stole my dog, my money.” The defendant has not yet entered formal pleas to the murder charges.
The court proceedings revealed that Judd’s legal team requested an adjournment to facilitate comprehensive assessment by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Carroll. This evaluation aims to determine whether Judd experienced any mental impairment at the time of the alleged offenses, with the psychiatric report scheduled for completion in March.
Magistrate officials repeatedly cautioned Judd against speaking directly about the case without legal consultation, though he persistently sought to address the court regarding the timeline and nature of the proceedings.
According to police allegations, Judd—a man of no fixed address—carried out a targeted attack against the couple, who were discovered by neighbors approximately at 10 PM on August 11. The crime scene investigation revealed substantial forensic challenges, including extensive DNA evidence and disturbing graffiti messages spray-painted on external walls stating: “enough is enough,” “karma has no menu,” and “meat is murder.”
Judd remains in custody pending his next court appearance scheduled for March 31, while investigators continue processing the complex evidence from what authorities describe as a particularly gruesome crime scene.